Build a New Haven Tall Clock with Chuck Bender

In this six day, hands on class  you will build a beautiful Connecticut tall case clock with master clock maker Charles Bender. This is a reproduction of a 1770 clock built in New Haven by clockmaker Nathan Howell. We will cover case joinery, application of moldings, making the bonnet and bonnet door as well as bonnet columns and the swan-neck pediment . Learn how to make bracket feet simply and productively.

By breaking down the project into its three main components; the base, the waist and the bonnet top, the project becomes a little less daunting and by taking a systematic approach to its construction students are assured of completing all the machining of parts, most of the hand-fitting and most of the assembly during class. Because everyone works at different speeds and the project is fairly complex you should not expect to be bringing home a completely finished clock after six days - but- you will be bringing home the knowledge and the confidence to easily finish the project in your own shop at your own pace. Throughout the class, the focus will be on combining hand tools and machinery to build an heirloom clock using period construction and details. Charles Bender has a national reputation as a maker of superb period furniture. He is a frequent contributor to Popular Woodworking magazine and is the founder of The Acanthus Workshop school in Pennsylvania. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to make your project of a lifetime. Tuition: $795.00 plus materials

Section: 080612A: Monday - Saturday, August 6 - 11, 9:00am - 5:00pm

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